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Goedtel Family History

Goedtel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goettel, Godel, Goede, Roedel, Goebel, Goetter, Goette, Oertel

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Where is the Goedtel family from?

You can see how Goedtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedtel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedtel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goedtel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedtel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goedtel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goedtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goedtel. 50% of Goedtel men worked as a Knitter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Goedtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Goedtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedtel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Goedtel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Goedtel. For the veterans among your Goedtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedtel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goedtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goedtel in 1963 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedtel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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